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A heightened sense of pride
DOUG FARROW AND CATHERINE MANTEO (INSET)/CONTRIBUTORS
Wade Paterson STAFF REPORTER
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ife, healing, sunlight, nature, art and the human spirit. Above are six things that everyone can relate to, six items of importance for most members of society. They are also the six things represented by the rainbow flag, which has been flown proudly throughout Kelowna for the past six days. One of those flags is perched atop City Hall, symbolizing the Okanagan’s evolving inclusivity.
The building houses the office of Mayor Walter Gray who was once condemned by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal for not including the word “pride” in a requested proclamation for Lesbian and Gay Pride Day during his first term as mayor in 1997. But time has the ability to change people, and attitudes. This year, Gray proclaimed Aug. 12 to 19 Pride Week in Kelowna. Tomorrow, the mayor will read that proclamation at the Pride Family Festival Day and Picnic at Mission Creek Park. And hundreds of people with a range of sexual orientations will listen, proudly. See Pride A3 WHY I LOVE
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